There are several instances where you will want to clean your air ducts in your home. This is especially true if they are causing some sort of illness. There are many different kinds of harmful substances that can get into air ducts and then blow throughout the home which can cause you or your family to get sick. Some examples could be mold, rodent feces, and many other things that could get into the air ducts. These harmful substances can make you very sick and in these cases it would be necessary to clean out the air ducts to that you can live in the home. While you will want to get a professional to clean out these ducts when they contain these materials, there are also things you can do to help keep your air ducts clean.

Change your Air Filter. One of the most important things that you can do as a homeowner to make sure that your air quality is clean and that the ducts do not become dirty is to change your air filter often. Every sixty to ninety days, you should be changing your filter out. This will prevent dust and debris from entering the duct system.

Vacuum Vents. Another great way to keep your ducts clean is to vacuum out the vents in the floor, walls, and ceiling. In floor vents, food, garbage, and other debris can fall into the ducts and attract mice and other pests. By making sure these are vacuumed out, you will prevent pests from wanting to enter the ducts. You can also vacuum out dust from wall and ceiling vents.

Keep Rodents Away. You will want to try to keep rodents and pests away from your home and ducts. This might mean setting up traps, having a pest control company come every couple of months, or keeping the home clean. By keeping these pests away, they will not enter the ducts and cause problems for your health.

Monitor Water Damage. Another thing that you can do is to keep an eye out for leaks and water damage that might be entering the duct work. Mold needs water and damp areas to thrive. If you make sure that you are inspecting your home for water damage and moisture, you can help keep water and subsequently mold out of your ducts.

These are just some of the ways that you can keep your ducts clean and your family healthy. You will want to make sure that you hire a professional duct cleaning company to clean out any existing mold, feces, or any other harmful material.

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Hi, my name is Olivia, and over the years, I have bought and sold a number of houses. While fixing them up to sell them, I noticed that it can be intimidating to speak with contractors, especially if you don't understand their product or service. If you don't know what they do, how can you ask them questions or understand what they are saying or even know which one to hire? To help others who are in this situation, I decided to create a blog to address the communication gap. In this space, I am going to teach you what you need to know about HVAC so you can successfully navigate an experience with an HVAC contractor.